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relate Definition

re·late (ri lāt′)

transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing

  1. to tell the story of or give an account of; narrate; recount
  2. to connect or associate, as in thought or meaning; show as having to do with; show a relation between to relate theory and practice

Etymology: < L relatus, pp. of referre, to bring back: see refer

intransitive verb

    1. to have some connection or relation (to)
    2. to show sympathetic understanding and awareness in one's personal relationships
    3. to understand and sympathize or agree with someone or something: with to I can't relate to what you're saying
  2. to have reference (to)

relate Related Forms

re·lat′·able adjective re·lat′er noun

relate Synonyms

relate

v.

  1. To tell

    recount, recite, retell; see describe, narrate, report 1.

  2. To connect

    associate, correlate, link; see compare 1.

relate Usage Examples

Object

  • topic: The journal covers a range of topics related to forensic science.
  • issue: They can raise any issue related to equality of opportunities.
  • matter: She is knowledgeable on parliamentary matters related to breast cancer.
  • websites: Update 16 November: It is reported that Tunesia is blocking unofficial websites related to the WSIS.
  • alcohol: Drink Too Much and Face the Consequences A new operation is being launched to tackle alcohol related anti-social behavior.
  • article: The Association of British Drivers Links -- Press Articles Links to selected press and media articles related to the aims of the ABD.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

such: Dog forums | Agility forums | Obedience Forums Dog forums related to dogs and dog related activities such as agility, obedience and more.

Modifying Another Word

  • closely: Seed number is closely related to plant dry weight.
  • directly: The lookup table could be directly related to data values instead of using texture drapes.
  • specifically: A section of the Code relates specifically to students.
  • mainly: Each preparation has its own particular qualities, mainly related to the length of clinical response.
  • intimately: During the seventeenth century it was becoming clear that fluxions and quadrature were intimately related in fact, that they are inverse processes.
  • distantly: Compare the nucleotide-binding sites of these two proteins that may be very distantly related.

Used with why or when

what: We retired to our rooms and agreed not to relate what we had done to anyone.

Infinitive complement

  • gender: Through performances, videos and space installations her work focuses on issues of displacement and identity, especially as they relate to gender.
  • land: You will however, understand both technical and financial considerations relating to land development, including Section 106 agreements.
  • fatigue: Pitting Surface cavities; may be related to fatigue, overload or corrosion.
  • distance: The number of flight coupons making up an airpass is between 3 and 10 and the fare per coupon is related to distance.
  • work: Up to 6,000 deaths a year from chronic obstructive lung diseases may be related to work.

Preposition: in

way: Clause 40 formed in July 2005 and comprises of 8 members that are related in some way to the Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club.